District Newsletter: Employee of the Month Spotlight

Monthly employee spotlights give the district a regular opportunity to recognize a diverse range of staff contributions. When families see the breadth of roles that make schools run, they develop a more complete appreciation for the people their student interacts with every day.

This Month's Employee of the Month

This month, we recognize [employee name], [job title] at [school name]. [Name] has been with the district for [number] years. Here is what their colleagues, students, and families say about what makes their contribution exceptional: [short quotes or paraphrased nominations].

Why They Were Selected

Nominations for Employee of the Month come from colleagues, families, and students. [Name] was nominated by [number] people. The theme across nominations was [common thread: their consistently calm presence during stressful moments; their initiative in creating a welcoming environment for new families; their ability to make every student feel seen; their behind-the-scenes work that most people never notice].

In Their Own Words

We asked [name] what they would want families to know about their work. They said: [short direct quote that gives a sense of their personality and commitment].

A Sample Employee Spotlight Excerpt

"This month's Employee of the Month is [name], a [title] at [school]. [Name] has been nominated by [number] colleagues and families for [specific quality]. Here is what [name] does every day and why it matters for your students."

How to Nominate Someone

Families can nominate any district employee, including teachers, paraprofessionals, office staff, bus drivers, custodians, and administrators. What matters is a specific example of impact. Nomination forms are available at [URL]. Nominations received by [date] are considered for the following month's recognition.

Previous Recipients

A gallery of previous recipients is available on the district website. Reading through the gallery gives the community a picture of the full range of roles and contributions that make schools work. It also shows families who have been with the district for a while the consistency of the recognition program over time.

A Year of Recognition

By the end of each school year, the district will have recognized [number] employees through the monthly program, one from each school and one district-level recognition. Daystage newsletters send the spotlight directly to all families so every employee's recognition reaches the whole community.